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The patient previously underwent a left total knee replacement but the tibial component has now come loose. At surgery, the joint is exposed and inspected with no evidence of infection. The loose t...
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A patient undergoes craniotomy for resection of a brain tumor. Immediately following the resection, Gliadel® chemotherapy wafers are placed into the resection cavity. What code is assigned for pla...
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An Impella CP left ventricular assist device was introduced via the femoral artery. Left ventricular assist device support was undertaken. The patient’s hemodynamics improved, however, due to cha...
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A patient was transferred to our facility status post placement of an Impella 5.0 left ventricular assist device for cardiogenic shock four days prior and is subsequently taken to the operating roo...
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A patient, who is three weeks post-acute myocardial infarction, is readmitted for treatment of exacerbated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute bronchitis. During the hospital stay, the ...
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When referencing the Alphabetic Index under Dementia, Lewy body, the coder is directed to codes G31.83, Dementia with Lewy bodies, and [F02.80], Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere with...
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A patient is admitted to the hospital for delivery following premature rupture of the membranes. During the delivery, the patient suffers a laceration (first, second or third degree). Is the princi...
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A 39-year-old pregnant patient is admitted for induction secondary to polyhydramnios and delivers vaginally. During delivery she suffers a second degree tear, which is repaired. Is the principal di...
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The patient is admitted in labor. She has gallstones and anemia on admission and the physician has not documented that these conditions did NOT affect the pregnancy. She delivers vaginally but deve...
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The patient had no complications during pregnancy, and is admitted in labor. She delivers a healthy liveborn infant. However, the patient experiences a periurethral laceration during delivery that ...
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